Using Our Colorantic Stencils on an Entrance Table

Upgrading Entrance Furniture

Enhancing a simplistic piece of furniture can be as simple as using a flamboyant Colorantic colour and adding stencil patterns for subtle, elegant details.

Stencils are wonderful tools for personalizing our project, which will make a big difference in the end.
They’re easy to use, inexpensive and, above all, reusable.
See here how fun and simple it is to transform a piece of furniture with this accessory.

List of Products Used

• Colorantic cleaner and varnish remover
• Colorantic paints: Orage d’été and Bijou métallique
• Waxes: Natural beeswax and charcoal black
• Brushes: Oval synthetic purple #6 and stencil brushes or sponges
• Colorantic green masking tape
• Stencil of your choice
• Blue shop towels

Preparation

Remove all cabinet fittings (handles, hinges, etc. if applicable)

1. Spray Nail Polish Cleaner and Remover on all surfaces and leave for 30 minutes.
   Once this time has elapsed, rinse well twice using a hot-water cloth, to remove all residues.
2. Since the furniture had an old water-based finish, I didn’t apply an oil primer.
   This step would have been important to ensure long-term durability had the furniture had an old oil finish, as the oil primer would have provided a transition between the old oil finish and the new water-based paint.

Now you’re ready to apply the paint.

The Paint

1. Apply one coat of Colorantic’s Orage d’été paint to all cabinet surfaces, including the drawer front.
   Allow to dry for approximately 30 minutes, then apply the second coat of paint.
2. Using masking tape, mark the part of the furniture legs you wish to paint with Bijou Métallique.
   Make sure all sides are even.
3. Apply two coats of Bijou métallique to the legs.
   Wait for the paint to dry before removing the masking tape.
4. Apply two coats of Bijou métallique to the inside of the drawer and to the handle.

Creating Stencil Designs

1. Use the stencil and your stencil brush or sponge to paint the patterns on the top of the cabinet.
   Be careful to use a moderate amount of paint so as not to cause spillage under your stencil.

The Finish

1. Once your paint is dry, on one section at a time, apply Natural Beeswax using a 16 mm wax brush.
   When you’ve finished applying the wax, buff immediately using a blue paper towel.
   Repeat until you have waxed the entire piece.
   Don’t forget to change paper towels for each section, as these will become clogged with wax and won’t allow you to polish properly.
2. Using the other wax brush, apply a coat of Charcoal Black wax to the corners of the top of the cabinet and to the ends.
   Apply the black wax to the desired areas to achieve an antique effect.

Thanks to these few steps, you’ll be able to enhance not only a piece of hall furniture, but any piece of furniture to which it would be nice to add patterns.

Keep in mind that a flat surface is the ideal place to use your stencils.
Then use your imagination to match your designs to your furniture and style.